RAVE.....Passion..... finding it

Living with PASSION... 
is often touted …..

Do what makes you happy; be passionate about your work and it will not feel like work; have a “passion” for life…..and the sayings go on and on.

Sounds fabulous, but how do I “find” MY passion?

I’ve read books on the topic. Made pro and cons lists; like and don’t like lists; took quizzes that hone in on my “type” (personality and work ethic); they were all guides to pinpoint my interests to “develop” my passions, since I had no real vision of what they might be.

I LIKE IT ALL! ….but am master of none.

I wanted to find my niche, the one or two things that I could master, be known for….or at least, have the confidence knowing I’m following the right path. 

As a child, I remember wanting to be an orchestra leader….not having ever played an instrument, not knowing how to read music and having no desire for either at that time, I found that surprising. The later assumption was that I wanted to be “in charge”, which lead me to be the president of  various clubs, like the chess club, of an investment club, of non-profit organizations; being a parent; being a supervisor at work; some teaching opportunities and a business owner. The in-charge desire was the pursuit. The passion for each, existed at inception but gradually diminished over time…..so was that really passion?  

I’m not sure….so the search goes on…..for a more permanent passion…..is there such a thing? 

By chance, there was a “share” on Facebook for the Ted Series of speakers, that I felt compelled to click.
 

 “What you do—proves what you believe” (compliments to Simon Sinek).

 

An AH-HA moment! 

What do I like doing now? What do I enjoy reading? What do I research the most? What entertains me? What do I feel compelled to talk about?  What do I think is important?

These are my Passions…..and they Change….as I have over the years….

hmmmm!   Who knew?

 

 

 

 

 

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